Exhibition: The beauty of the Earth

This exhibition is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.

This year, we celebrate the centenary of that great communicator of science in the natural world, Sir David Attenborough FRS. The Royal Society’s archives document our fascination with living things, from the smallest of pond life to the largest of mammals, and the ecosystems in which they live. An exhibition, but also a birthday gift in leaves, scales, feathers, and fur.

Attending the event

This exhibition will be held in the Basement at the Royal Society throughout the Summer Science Exhibition and then until Friday 30 October 2026.

• Free to attend as part of Summer Science Exhibition
• Eventbrite tickets for Summer Science Exhibition are recommended, with only a limited number of walk-up tickets released on the day
• Suitable for students aged 14+
• Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit - contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
• Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café

For all enquiries, please email us.